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December 12
- I love Garmin watches, but they could learn a thing or two from Android smartwatches
December 11
- Google's CEO blasts Microsoft's AI efforts, says 'they're using someone else's models'
- Launcher 10 lets you turn an Android phone into a Windows Phone
- The Galaxy S25 series will allegedly see sporadic price increases, per reports
- Meta confirms widespread Whatsapp, Instagram outage, working on a solution as thousands still wait for a fix
- Google's Project Astra waitlist signups begin with enhanced AR features
- Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, is here to usher in the 'agentic era'
- Gboard's Emoji Kitchen just got a smarter suggestion bar
- Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus review: Making the same mistakes over and over again
December 10
- The Android Central holiday gift guide 2024 — ring in the season with these 20+ deals on smartphones, tablets, wearables, and more!
- Google Docs adds 40 new pageless templates, with more coming soon
- A 'Year in Search' highlights Google's top trends across AI and shows in 2024
- Galaxy S25 rumored to fix what the S24 lacked: Qi2 charging support
- How I made my chicken coop smarter than my chickens
- Google is suing to block CFPB oversight over Google Pay, calling it 'government overreach'
- Samsung's next rugged XCover sees jump in power capacity, per listing
- The Pixel 9 Pro lands a sudden 40% discount during Mint Mobile's holiday sale — apparently 50% off wireless wasn't enough?
- So you bought an e-reader — here's how you can get the most out of it
- OPPO Find X8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Stick with the old, or get with the new?
- Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Take your pick of 2025's flagships
- The Solos AirGo Vision AI smart glasses are finally here to challenge Ray-Ban Meta
- Google's stylus for the Pixel Tablet might still be on the horizon
- Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus looks to redefine mid-range with powerful SoC and AI-powered upgrades
December 9
- The original OnePlus Pad will get Android 15 in the US next week
- Visible vs. T-Mobile: Which wireless carrier is the better choice for you?
- OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: To buy a Pixel now, or to wait for OnePlus?
- YouTube Music gains a crucial feature for podcast listening and sharing
- HP's latest Chromebooks aim to deliver dependable tech to students
- Galaxy S24 series' latest security patch is just a One UI 7 waiting room
- OPPO Find X8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: A showdown of top Android camera phones
- Leaked Pixel 9a images reaffirm a curious design change
- Report allegedly details Samsung's XR device launch plans for 2025
- Google might let you share custom Gems for Gemini in the mobile app
- The Galaxy S25 Ultra could bump up RAM in its higher-end models
- Google Docs is tapping into Gemini to whip up formatted documents
December 8
- First 11 things to do with your new Google Pixel Watch 3
- Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state
- Without saying it, Google basically confirmed Android 16 and 17 won't offer any fantastic new features
December 7
- Yes, you can still score $350 OFF the Galaxy S24 Ultra at Amazon — but should you?
- OnePlus makes a bold move to tackle green line issues once and for all
December 6
- Does it matter that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 didn't get the One UI 7 beta?
- Tipster claims we won't see the Xiaomi 15 Ultra anytime soon
- 'Help me create' in Google Home is live for some in Public Preview
- Google's December security patch for Pixels fixes audio and camera issues
- How to change Gemini's voice on Android
December 5
- Woah! The Garmin Fenix 7 Pro never lost its Black Friday discount — get it before it's gone
- Apple dethroned Garmin on Strava in 2024; there are two main reasons why
- Ending soon! Get Samsung's latest tablets for as little as $149.99 during Cyber Week
- Samsung tipped to have smart glasses up its sleeve at Unpacked 2025
- OnePlus Watch 3 FCC listing teases a bigger battery and launch
- OnePlus 13R leak suggests camera upgrades alongside new flagship chipset
- Starlink's Direct to Cell is open to 'any' telecom company, says SpaceX exec
- Google confirms the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold will get two extra Android OS upgrades
- Skydance's Behemoth is even better than I expected it to be
- Motorola dips the 2024 Razr Plus in Pantone's rich and smooth mocha shade
- The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are my gadget of the year, but I'll never wear them again
- Google gifts Pixels a December feature drop with Gemini and dual-screen updates
- Google's December feature drop for Pixel Watch lets you peek at Nest cameras from your wrist
- Google spruces up Android with 6 new features improving Gemini, accessibility, and sharing
- One of our favorite running watch brands is adding Strava Live Segments
- Oura's Symptom Radar is an early warning system for signs of sickness
- Samsung's first One UI 7 beta is available now, public release set for early 2025
- When will my phone get Android 16?
- Forget traditional lights! These Nanoleaf Canvas smart LED wall panels are 44% OFF at Amazon right now
December 4
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is STILL 53% off after Cyber Monday — don't tell Amazon
- Pixel owners can now check their device temperature with the latest app update
- Chrome doubled its Speedometer scores on Android with the help of Snapdragon 8 Elite
- The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is the latest smartwatch to get Wear OS 5
- Google preps a feature to keep users in 'clear voice' in the Recorder app
- The OnePlus Watch 3 should arrive soon; it has a lot of Watch 2 problems to fix
- Max will start tightening the reigns on password sharing very soon
- The best Google Pixel 9 deal I've EVER seen is back after Cyber Monday — shave $500 off at Mint Mobile, no trade-in required
- Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, complete with some surprising help from Google
- Gigahertz versus cores — what makes a good phone chip?
- Xreal beats Meta to the punch with its next-gen spatial AR glasses
- Wear OS 5 is now rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch FE models
December 3
- Gemini on lock screen lets users call anyone without unlocking their phone
- These Beats earbuds are down to just $50 in a leftover Cyber Monday deal — it's the perfect stocking stuffer
- Google Wallet's Wear OS update turns your wrist into a useful room key
- Here's everything Garmin added to its smartwatches in the December 2024 update
- Google might bring its AI hosts to Gemini on Android for your documents
- How to use Google Wallet to make custom digital passes
- Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 the screen upgrades they need
- This Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone under $600 finally goes global
- The ONLY workout earbuds I'll ever wear are 31% off for Cyber Monday (for now!)
- Tick-tock: The mouse ran up the Lenovo clock to save 50% on this Cyber Monday Chromebook deal before the clock struck 12
- Hurry! My favorite smart lights are 50% off for Cyber Monday, but time's running out!
- SPRINT to grab our #1 running watch pick before the Cyber Monday deal's gone for good
- These last-minute Cyber Monday deals are perfect for retro gamers and Raspberry Pi lovers
- Firefox's latest update brings a fantastic iPadOS feature to all Android foldables and tablets
December 2
- Gemini could get a playful, longtime Google Search feature soon
- Did I just steal from Amazon? This portable 1080p USB-C monitor is under $60 on Cyber Monday
- I've used these Beats headphones for over 500 hours, and now they're 50% OFF during Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale
- Qualcomm's next flagship SoC could see a 'significant' price hike
- Gollum would murder hobbitses to get this 43% OFF smart ring lightning deal before Cyber Monday ends
- Google Chrome tipped to bring you AI help when shopping online
- OnePlus confirms global launch window for the OnePlus 13, and it's soon
- Can someone check on Ryan Reynolds? Mint Mobile keeps giving away free wireless and it's freaking me out
- The allegedly canceled Pixel Tablet 2 could've offered these upgrades
- Rumors surface about Qualcomm's 'Snapdragon 8s Elite' and its power level
- Don't buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus for Cyber Monday, save $300 on the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus instead
- Look like a Kardashian for less than $20 with these discounted JLab earbuds
- Don't buy the UE Boom 4 — this portable speaker is just as good, and it costs half as much during Cyber Monday
- Samsung apparently hates profits because the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is $800 off for Cyber Monday (NO trade-in either!)
- Cyber Monday has landed, and this mesh WiFi router set from Google has crashed back to its lowest price EVER at Amazon
- It's finally happening — the MagSafe PopSockets Grip is 50% off for Cyber Monday
- My favorite Meta Quest 3 Elite Strap is $100 less than Meta's on Cyber Monday
- Take a 200-inch screen anywhere with these XR glasses, now just $279 during Cyber Monday
- Google Maps is getting smarter with Waze's help
- Still haven't settled on a Cyber Monday phone deal? This is the one I'd buy
- These are the Cyber Monday deals that the Android Central staff spent their money on
- This 40%-off Cyber Monday deal makes this Amazfit running watch MUCH more compelling
- 2025 might bring the first Android phone with an 8,000mAh battery
- Razer's Kishi Ultra is the BEST mobile controller for Android phones, and it's on sale for the first time ever
- How to use your new Cyber Monday smartwatch to shed Thanksgiving pounds
December 1
- Cyber Monday has the best deal on the only Amazon tablet I would recommend
- Don't buy Soundcore earbuds for your Meta Quest 3. Get these instead at a better than Black Friday price
- Almost half off the perfect 100W Anker USB-C charger is a Cyber Monday miracle
- The ultimate Bluetooth party speaker is down to an all-time low this Cyber Monday — but you need to act now
- This tiny dongle fixes the biggest problem with Kindles, and it's just $15 for Cyber Monday
- WHAT?! How is the Amazfit Balance already on sale for this cheap?
- Ditch your boring cable — this retractable 100W USB-C cable is much better, and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
- Pixel users are getting a pesky notification bug from a Quick Phrases glitch
- You don't need another charger, but this Cyber Monday deal will make you buy one anyway
- I never leave the house without this unique power bank, and you should snag one before Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend ends
- I almost made a big mistake and clicked 'Buy' on the wrong product — then I looked at the reviews and got this instead
- Need a cheap Android watch with multi-day battery life? Skip the Galaxy Watch Ultra and start with these two!